Notice of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 219/1291/1439 dated 12 February 2018 (26/05/1439 H) entitled "Temporary Ban of Importation of Live Birds, Hatching Egg and One Day Old Chicks Originating from Afghanistan"

Following the OIE report, ref. Vol. 31 - No. 04 dated 23 January 2018, which indicates that High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has occurred in Afghanistan, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one day old chicks from Afghanistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is suspended.